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Turmeric, ginseng, a probiotic, even vitamin C — all of these, when taken in packaged form, are known as a supplement. These supplements have lined store shelves for decades. Others are ancient cures processed and packaged for 21st-century consumers.Whatever their history, supplements are everywhere these days, and consumers are eating them up, spending billions each year on capsules, powders, and gummies. More than half of adults aged twenty (20) and older have taken one in the past 30 da … read more

Turmeric, and its active ingredient curcumin, may have anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, antioxidant, and other benefits.The spice known as turmeric may be the most effective nutritional supplement in existence.High-quality studies show that turmeric has major benefits for your body and your brain. These benefits come from its main active ingredient, curcumin.Read on to learn what science says about turmeric and curcumin as well as their benefits.What is Turmeric Curcumin?Turmeric is the spi … read more

Snacking can be a solitary activity accompanying a late-night TV show, or a plate of goodies shared among friends. If you’re looking to up your snack game, here’s everything you need to know.What are healthy snacks?A healthy snack combination is like an equation – it takes two factors to keep you satisfied and satiated.Looking for a quick boost of energy, it’s best to choose either a carbohydrate or a colorful food, like a fruit or a vegetable. Looking to have the energy stay a little longe … read more

We all know the feeling when your stress level goes through the roof. The adrenaline rushes through your body as you try and deal with a whiny two-year-old, a tormenting teenager, the ticking watch on your wrist as you sit in traffic on the way to the doctor, or the deadline at work that seems impossible to make.When stress strikes, try one of these techniques for a quick cool-down.Doing something creative that you enjoy, like cooking, baking, coloring with colored pencils or doodling, or t … read more

Belly fat can rob us of confidence at any age! But more than that, our waistline is our lifeline, particularly as we get older. You can have hip fat, butt fat and arm fat, and still be relatively healthy. But if you have belly fat, it can crush your health.Researchers agree: Belly fat, specifically something called visceral fat, is harmful to your health. This fat in the belly area can lead to health problems including cardiac disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer, dementia, and stroke. What’s … read more